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A Buggy Bunch

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First graders read a story about bugs and use a graphic organizer to highlight descriptive words used in the text. They go on a nature walk and look for places bugs might be living. They write a story about bugs, and complete an art project.

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bugs

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bugs, descriptive writing, insects, nature, science
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Grade
1st
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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